Brandon Ingram Discussion: He Is Who We Thought He Could Be

I don't know that farmer's carry is going to make him bulk up, but it's a good strong man exercise. i have no problem with that exercise for him.

 

I just hope he's careful. Too much weight too fast is how injuries happen. Ingram's body transformation should be a two year project, not a 3 month eating/workout binge.

 

I wish I could post a link to Gunnar's interview this morning. He won't do what you're afraid of.

The team is bringing in a nutritionist who will work off of player's blood samples to give them a highly specialized and unique diet plan. Some people need more potassium than others, etc and this type of diet will highlight those needs.

He talked about giving them specific workouts that replicate the metabolic needs of the players during the season. They're working them out hard right now in order to prepare their bodies for the demands of 82 games. That means conditioning while building muscle which is often counter-intuitive for us laymen. Usually in order to build muscle, you have to gain weight to move the weight. They're not as concerned with that. They'll refuel their bodies with the proper foods so that they can build strength and still lose fat. Their main goal is muscular endurance and strength. Ingram might never get much bigger, especially his upper body, but he'll get much stronger this summer. I think this is also calls the end of Randle being as big as he is. He'll never be small, but he generally carries extra weight on his big frame.

I'd love to go through the workout plan with Gunnar in person. I want to hear the individual workouts he has planned. I think what you're seeing in that video is a good start though: that workout challenges your balance, your core, and obviously your grip. It's a good starting point for a guy with his body type. Gunnar is also having him move slowly so he doesn't hurt himself and so that Gunnar can get an idea of Ingram's gait, movement, and kinetic chain.

 

Not sure if this is the one, but here's the link to his most recent interview I believe on ESPNLA:

http://www.espn.com/espnradio/losangeles/playPopup?id=19559159

Or there is this one with John and Andy K from June 1st

http://www.espn.com/espnradio/losangeles/play?id=19515545

 

It is! Thank you. I loved what he had to say when they asked him about specifics on his workout routine. Great stuff and a great approach.

 

He's loading his shot from in front of his face now - as opposed to off to the side.